Gary Meers, Ed.D.

About me

I am an Education Advisor/Consultant for MaxKnowledge. I write courses that assist in the professional development of career college instructors. These courses range in content from the introductory level to advanced instructional development. I started my teaching career as an instructional technology teacher on the high school level, completed graduate school and then moved into higher education. I spent many years in the area of teacher training at the University of Nebraska. While at the University of Nebraska I stared working with career college instructors to improve their instructional delivery skills. As a result of these experiences I have been a consultant to career colleges throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.

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Motivating Learners

Kristen, My students really like role playing and solving case studies. They help them to make application of the knowledge that have been acquiring. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Tena, Thank you for sharing these very good thoughts because they reflect what instructors should be about as they approach their instructional planning and delivery. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Tiana, I love to use games and fun activities in my classes for the reason you state, reinforcement. Learning can and should be fun but also is a serious business because success in school creates a future for each student. So by having fun, playing games, getting tickets for the raffle all contribute to an exciting learning environment. Keep up the good work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

Tiana, Yes, they do. Bringing our passion for our content and enthusiasm for teaching to class each time it meets is an important teaching and motivation strategy. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Tiana, Having support from one's instructor is very important. You are sending your students a very clear message that you want them to be successful and will help them to be such if they are willing to put forth the effort needed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Tiana, Well said and such an important point in relation to instructional planning and delivery. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Todd, Sharing examples help to reinforce the value of the content being shared. This way the students will become more invested in the learning process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Todd, This is how a syllabus should be used and as a result the students will see the value of reviewing and following the syllabus throughout the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Roberta, Right you are and this is why we need to see our learning environments through the eyes of our students. This way we can make adjustments if needed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Patti, Glad you have a clear picture of goals and objectives and how they fit into instructional planning and delivery. Both shape the way you arrive at the final selection of content and learning opportunities for your students. I wish you continued success in your teaching efforts. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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